Episode 36: Acne, Rashes and Wrinkles

Join Dr. John as he digs into the underlying causes of a host of skin concerns, including acne, rashes and even wrinkles. While what we put on our skin is very important and should be, at the very least, edible, as much as 80% of what happens to our skin on the outside is dependent on the health of our skin on the inside. Dr. John will describe the numerous ways in which both the inner and outer skin breaks down, and how using the wisdom of Ayurveda backed by modern science can resolve your skin health concerns.

Podcast Notes:

Both have powerful free radical-scavenging properties. When taken together these two inhibit certain enzymes that break down collagen (a critical protein required for the elasticity and structure of the skin) and hyaluronic (skin’s natural moisturizer)

Ashwagandha – nerve tonic, builds ojas, an adaptogen – can increase or decrease stress hormones like cortisol depending on the needs of the body, provides a healthy response to acute stress – provides a calming effect, potentially reducing the appearance of breakouts and age spots

This sumptuous blend of ojas-building foods and herbs makes it easy to replenish your reserves. Add a heaping teaspoon to a cup of milk or milk substitute, add a bit of ghee or coconut oil and bring to a simmer for your ojas-building nightcap.

Vital for immunity, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage, plays a key role in the production of specialized cells called keratinocytes – which are responsible for the production of millions of new healthy skin cells every few minutes

It is suggested to keep serum vitamin D3 levels at or above 80mg/mL.

The skin is the last tissue of the body to receive the circulating vitamin D, which is why it is so important to supplement during the winter months when vitamin D3 levels are usually at their lowest.

Blood Sugar

Just a little excess sugar in the blood will rob elastin and collagen from the blood and bind with it. These are the proteins that make our skin glow and keep away the wrinkles. Through the process of glycation, sugars bound to these proteins in the blood and can seriously imbalance the circulatory system. These Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) are found at the sites of stress, wear and tear, and age-related degeneration in the body.

SPICES

HERBS

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Comments

Thanks for this. I’ve got Rosacea no pustules just redness flushing and swelling. Through diet I’ve got the redness ( almost) under control but still get swelling on my face. I’m now going to work on my lymphatic system. Hadn’t even thought of that.
I’ve being trying “everything” for years.

Hi Amie. Great question. We have two 4-day cleanses. You can found out about them here: https://lifespa.com/cleansing/ Like our Short Home Cleanse the Lighten Up! Emotional Freedom Cleanse is designed cleanse the body, but also to help us cleanse old emotions that are not serving us any longer.

My 21 year old daughter has been fighting guttate psoriasis for 3 years now (started in college). I believe its stress induced. She is pretty type A.
It covers her entire body. She is desperate. She is now considering pharmacueticals
Such as Cosentyx. She has been on an anti iimmflamatory diet for a while.
Do you have any suggestions.

Hi Simone. Thank you for reaching out. The trigger of the disease is commonly a bacterial infection. To get to the root cause I would have to speak with her in consult, also to address future treatment. Research what we offer at the clinic, Tauna or myself are happy to help https://lifespa.com/about-lifespa/ayurvedic-clinic/ Be well.

I have got adult acne (I am 65 years old). As a child I never had acne, but first experienced a bout of it when I was 50 years old. It cleared up with conventional medicine, but now it seems to have resurfaced again, 8 months ago, again cleared up with some conventional medicine, but now started again about 6 weeks ago. Could this be to do with stress, my mother passed away just over a year ago, and my life style has changed as I stopped working 4 years ago. Would be grateful for any info on how I can keep it away, without having to resort to anti-biotics, which I hate taking.

I am 44 and recnetly have had a few very stressful events in my life and now am suffering from a rash basically covering face. It may be adult acne but seems to flare up when my anxiety hits. Please help!!
I tried detoxing for a week and it did get even worse as all came to the surface
I do not wanto to develope scaring and want to reagin my happiness. This is so embarrassing not only just a rash but my face appears red most of the tim eand my blood pressure is low 108/70.
Was having hair dyed but thinking of stopping thi sdue to the chemicals
Please any suggestions to clear this

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